David W Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Gemzar/vinorelbine? Has any one had any positve results using this combo? Switched chemo one week ago today looking for tumor reduction prior to surgery. Survived two months on Carbo/Taxol with no measurable change to the primary and I'm thankful for the blessing. Side effects seem to be tolerable( to me), but I have never seen any reference to Vinorelbine. Any help? May God Bless, Dave W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 I can't tell you anything about the Vinorealbine David, but can tell you my husband had a good response to the Gemzar. It was more effective than the carbo/taxol and taxotere. I hope you get that tumor down so it can be removed. Good luck with this combo and let us know how it goes. I love your smile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Dave, I got the tumor reduction with cisplatin and vp-16 concurrent with radiation, that shrunk the tumor considerably. Have they considered that option? My tumor was still big, but had pulled away from all the edges considerably, and on top of all else was dead on removal. God bless and good luck to you. Miracles happen every day. the hard part is WAITING.... Warmly, MaryAnn XOXOXOXOX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 From what I have read Vinorelbine is easier on the body. It is one of the chemos that are used for people over 70. Hope it works for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jonathan Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Hi David, There are many chemos out there for NSCLC, and usually oncologists use carboplatin and taxol, or cisplatin and etoposide as there first line standard therapy. However, if that fails there are other therapies out there that may do the trick. They are as follows... Carboplatin/taxol cisplatin/etoposide gemzar (gemcitibine) Docetaxel (taxotere) CPT-11 (irrinotecan) --dramatic results--newer drug.... navelbine cytoxin/adriamycin/vincristine Besides if all they are looking for before surgery is tumor shrinkage, they will eventually achieve it....there virtually no tumor that does not at the least shrink somewhat with chemotherapy (besides pancreatic). They will find the right one and it will work.... Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted October 26, 2003 Author Share Posted October 26, 2003 Thanks for the great input! Vinorelbine's side effects are tolerable but,the vein used on thurs. turned red on Fri. and is still swollen and hot today, sun. Just a little fyi. Thanks again and May God Bless, Dave W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Dave, You may want to consider having a port put in, makes it a LOT easier on the veins..... Hope the new chemo does the trick!! Warm Regards, XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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